CARES Species Profile:  Rivulus fuscolineatus

Synonym:   Cynodonichthys fuscolineatus

Description

Annual killifish from Costa Rica found in moderate to fast-flowing streams, sheltering in grass and undergrowth over muddy or sandy bottoms. It eats aquatic insects.

CARES Family:   Rivulidae - South American Killifish

Global Region:   Central America

Distribution:   Costa Rica

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  March 17, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Endangered IUCN Assessment Date:  Sept. 24, 2019